About this event
Apprenticeships are a strategic bridge for the modern enterprise, moving beyond entry-level hiring to focus on the high-value "mid-career" pivot. As industries evolve, the most sustainable way to fill critical tech-adjacent roles is by "growing your own" talent from within. During this engaging session featuring panelists from the H.E. Butt Foundation, we will explore how structured programs allow seasoned employees to transition out of declining roles and into high-growth functions, effectively solving the dual challenge of talent shortages and employee stagnation.
During this session, we'll dig into:
- Internal Mobility as Retention: How offering a "second act" to loyal employees drastically reduces turnover and recruitment costs.
- The Mid-Career Advantage: Leveraging the institutional knowledge and soft skills that only experienced workers bring to a new technical role.
- De-Risking the Pivot: Implementing structured, "earn-while-you-learn" frameworks that provide the security mid-career professionals need to upskill.
- Building Tech-Adjacent Pipelines: Mapping existing skill sets to roles in project management, data coordination, and digital operations.
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Carlly Simeon Apprenticeship Success Manager @ OpenClassroomsT
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External speaker
Arlene Bauer Learning and Development Manager @ H.E. Butt FoundationAB E
Arlene Bauer is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). Her career spans training and coaching with leaders and teams across organizations. Arlene also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University and National University. She holds an Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership and serves as the Learning and Development Manager at the H. E. Butt Foundation, where she supports leadership growth and organizational learning.
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External speaker
Marcus Goodyear H.E. Butt FoundationE
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Lisa SkellyT
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External speaker
Mike Mrosko LLYC Director at Echo Valley @ H.E.Butt FoundationMM E
Mike Mrosko, pronounced Mer-ah-skoh, grew up exploring the vast flat horizons of Amarillo, Texas, which instilled in him a deep sense of curiosity and adventure. He received his B.S. in Marketing, recognizing you can use these skills everywhere. Mike learned early on that the best memories often come after a shared adventure recounting the stories around warm campfires. He’s been blessed to create inspiring stories and meaningful experiences for others pursuing camp ministry for the last 19 years.
OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms is an online education platform for vocational training, providing courses in IT, technology, entrepreneurship, and digital skills.
